Nita joins ArtsView after retiring from a 40-year banking career, having worked in all areas of banking including bank manager for the last 15 years. She feels she has found a real home at ArtsView and thoroughly enjoys contributing her management experience and people skills to the ArtsView team.

She has served on several nonprofit boards including Montgomery County Women's Center and Creative Outreach Ministries, and is a past president of the Panorama Lions Club. Nita has two beautiful daughters and two beautiful grand-daughters.

Sandi Taylor's international education includes a degree in Marketing and Merchandising with a Minor in Psychology from The University of Houston. She also has a certification from the Paris Fashion Institute in Paris, France as well as certification as an Image Consultant from the Academy of Fashion and Image in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Currently working as Volunteer Coordinator of ArtsView Children's Theatre in Longview, she also serves on various boards for non profit organizations in the East Texas area.

She and her husband, Bill, have two children, Lexi & Preston

Vickie is a founding board member for ArtsView, and was co-director of the first summer musical camp. In addition to ArtsView, she has volunteered with productions at First United Methodist Church and Longview Community Theatre. Vickie also serves as a Longview Museum of Fine Arts board member, and Junior League sustainer. She and her husband, Brad, have two children, Ross and Nicholas.

She currently works as the Public Information Coordinator for Pine Tree ISD, and is an adjunct professor at LeTourneau University where she teaches graduate and undergraduate education courses. She has enjoyed twenty plus years as an educator/administrator in Texas public schools working with children from Kindergarten through Junior High age.

Her educational background includes a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Texas A&M University and a Masters Degree in Instruction and Administration from James Cook University, Australia.

"Jack (Jane) of all trades and Master of none." God has given me the gift of creativity and the ability to turn things into other things…….sometimes. “ To God Be The Glory “

Barbara is the proud mother of two children, Caleb and Danielle. She is married to a great guy, Sieg Kilby!! Her mantra is " Sometimes you just have to think outside of the box ! "

Alyssa’s daughter, Arianna Berry, got her involved with ArtsView in 2005. Alyssa fell in love with all things involved with theatre right along with Arianna. She has been a backstage parent helping with make-up/hair, costumes, set building, and props.

She was assistant production coordinator for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Production Coordinator for Little Red Hen and James and the Giant Peach.

She and her husband Kevin, have two children, Arianna and Skylee.

Alisha Kimbley graduated with a B.A. from East Texas Baptist University in All- Level Music Education. This is her 8th year to teach music and movement at White Oak Elementary School. She has twelve years experience directing musicals, plays, and concerts. Alisha has directed many musical academies for ArtsView in the past four years and is looking forward to many more!

Alisha strives to help children experience all areas of the fine arts in hopes that they will find their "sweet spot" and pursue it in high school, college, and adulthood. She lives in Longview with her husband Luke who is on staff at Fellowship Bible Church of Longview.

Bonnie is a graduate of Baylor University and the mother of 2 beautiful and dramatic children – Amanda, a sophmore Theatre student at Baylor University and Hannah, a 6th grader at Pine Tree Middle School.

She has been sewing costumes for 19 years for her children and has been involved with Longview Community Theatre and Pine Tree High School theatre productions. She was on the Founding Board of Directors for ArtsView Children’s Theatre.

She has been involved with costuming for ACT for Popcorn Theatre, Charlotte’s Web and Once on This Island. Bonnie is very proud to be a part of ArtsView Children’s Theatre and she loves working with the other volunteers and children.

Lee was born and raised in Longview. He attended Pine Tree High School and participated in theatre from 5th grade thru his senior year.

He attended Kilgore College to pursue his Graphic Design degree. Now, he works as head designer and photographer for Kilgore College’s marketing department. Encouraged by his wife, Kristene, to follow his first passion, the stage, he participates with Longview Community Theatre venues when possible.

She’s that winsome redhead with the Texas smile and natural aplomb.

Caryn graduated from Central High School in Phoenix, Arizona,where she was active in her school drama department. She joined the staff of Texas Bank & Trust in 1993 and serves as Executive Secretary in the Executive Division.

Caryn has acted in numerous Longview Community Theatre productions over the years: Ethel Tofflemeir in The Music Man, Dolly Tate in Annie Get Your Gun, Maria in Grand Night for Singing, Rhetta Cupp in Pump Boys & Dinettes, Charlotte Hay in Moon Over Buffalo, Belinda Blair/Flavia Brent in Noises Off and in Jekyll & Hyde. She has also been in two ArtsView Children's Theatre Popcorn THEATRE presentations in the past. Caryn is the mother of two children, Landry and George and she is the wife of Joel Pepper.

Micah Goodding is an East Texas native who has been active in both the professional and educational arts for over 7 years. He is currently the Director of Theatre at Pine Tree High School where he and his amazing students put on regular productions of full length plays, musicals and competitive one acts.

He has acted professionaly with The Texas Shakespeare Festival and in several national TV commercials. Micah is also cofounder of The After Dinner Theatre in Nacogdoches, TX where he served as Artistic Director for two seasons.

He holds a double Bachelor Degree in Theatre Performance and Visual Art from Stephen F Austin State University where he was recognized Who's Who Among American University Students, a Magna Cum Laude graduate, and a recipient of the Excellence in Acting award from the School of Theatre. Micah also attended Kilgore College where he was awarded the Most Outstanding Theatre Student award and the Most Representative KC student award. When he's not in the theatre, Micah illustrates and cartoons. His works have been published in several newspapers and magazines and won awards at statewide competitions.

He and his lovely wife, Tamara are absolutely thrilled about getting to work with Artsview Children's Theatre

Jacob Justice graduated from Northwestern State University with a B.A. in Theatre and minor in Dance. While in college, he wrote many plays, one (Journey Through Oz) was performed by the department as a full-length show.

Another show performed at Northwestern, was "The Gift: A Christmas Musical" an original musical about the birth of Christ. His latest project was a sitcom called "Third Church" which was being filmed in Shreveport, LA and is currently being edited.

Kara Barbee is a native of Abilene, Texas. She began performing for audiences at the age of eight and has continued wowing the crowds since her first moments in the spotlight. Kara graduated from Abilene Wylie High School and continued her education by graduating from Angelo State Universities Theatre Arts Program with a Bachelor of Arts.

She is currently the theatre director at Union Grove High School for the Junior High and High School as well as the Debate and Public Speaking Coach. In her spare time she is also the Drama Club sponsor.

Kara has acted professionally in several regional TV commercials, film, print adds, music recordings, and radio voice-overs. While in San Angelo Kara was an active member of the Angelo Civic Theatre, Georgies, and Alpha Psi Omega.

Some of Kara’s favorite roles in the theatre have included Agnes in I Do! I Do!, Ado Annie in Oklahoma, Lady Larkin in Once Upon A Mattress, Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol: the Musical, Hippolyta in A Midsummer Nights Dream, Jan in Grease as well as roles in West Side Story, Hello Dolly, Jesus Christ Superstar, and many others. Kara has garnered awards such as Georgies for her role in Oklahoma, The Arts at ASU Departmental and Carr Scholarship 4 years running, as well as technical awards from KCACTF in her property works.

She is thrilled to share her talents with Artsview as well as learn more about the acting craft from her peers.

Pam Galloway has been a Texan for fifteen years and an actress and
director for...well, for a long time. Originally from Shreveport,
Louisiana, Pam has written and directed for children's theatre, radio,
television and film and taught children's musical theatre. Most
recently, she has performed with the Piney Woods Theatre in Marshall.

Pam and her husband, Robert live in Tatum.

ArtsView Children’s Theatre Board

Front Row: Jill Chaney, Doris Collier, Derek Wade, Pay Wayt, Richard Wade, Joan Rathbun, Emogene Polk,
Back Row: Debbie Garrett, Cindi-Marie Lewis, Jeanette Doddy, Caryn Pepper, Jackie Mitchell.

Not Pictured:  Doug Barnard, Ana Walker, Joel Johnson, Andy McGuire, Julian Cowart, Patricia Vasquez

Sandi Taylor, founding president of the ACT board believes, "The more children are exposed to theatre, the more they want it. The challenge facing Longview and surrounding areas today is a lack of opportunities for children to participate in and view live theatre on a regular basis. ACT means to change all that."

An enthusiastic board of community leaders (above) along with a dedicated staff (below) are planning exciting events for you and your family.

The ACT Team!